LEGISLATIVE RESOLUTION commending Firefighter Roger Yost upon the occa-
sion of his designation for special recognition after 60 years of dedi-
cated service to the Port Gibson Volunteer Fire Department

WHEREAS, The firefighters of New York State are renowned throughout the
Nation; their reputation is synonymous with excellence in the arduous
field of fire protection and prevention; and
WHEREAS, Since the early days of "teapot steamers," the volunteer
firefighter has been the cornerstone of our great Nation's efforts to
spare us from the ravages of fire; and
WHEREAS, This Legislative Body is proud to commend Firefighter Roger
Yost upon the occasion of his designation for special recognition after
60 years of dedicated service to the Port Gibson Volunteer Fire Depart-
ment to be celebrated on Saturday, March 1, 2014, at the Palmyra VFW;
and
WHEREAS, Volunteer firefighters and fire departments not only provide
the critical service of fire protection but also engage in other activ-
ities of great benefit and importance to the communities they serve; and
WHEREAS, It takes a special dedication, a strong desire to help others
and a tireless sense of community to forsake precious time with family
and friends to respond to the signal that a neighbor is in need; Roger
Yost is such a firefighter; throughout 60 years of devoted service, he
is a life member and volunteer who heroically performed, above and
beyond the call of duty, those responsibilities which define the task of
fire protection; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, That this Legislative Body pause in its deliberations to
commend Firefighter Roger Yost upon the occasion of his designation for
special recognition after 60 years of dedicated service to the Port
Gibson Volunteer Fire Department; and be it further
RESOLVED, That a copy of this Resolution, suitably engrossed, be tran-
smitted to Roger Yost.